Howard County property record for 7242 Dockside Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 1,503 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $288,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,105 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-153966 |
| Primary APN | 16-153966 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,503 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,352 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 153966 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7242 DOCKSIDE LN |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-5000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT F 142 .054 A 7242 DOCKSIDE LN VIL OWEN BROWN SEC 1 AR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF OWEN BROWN |
| Legal Lot Number | F 142 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 606704 |
7242 Dockside Ln, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7242 DOCKSIDE LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14517 / 51 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7242 DOCKSIDE LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7242 DOCKSIDE LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5000 |
| Document Number | 0213350189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21335/189 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7242 Dockside Ln was $6,105, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,105.00 (+8.03%) | $393,500 (+8.3%) Land $110,000 Building $283,500 | $393,500 (-) Land $110,000 Building $283,500 |
| 2025 | $5,651.00 | $363,333 | $393,500 Land $110,000 Building $283,500 |
| 2023 | $303,000 Land $100,000 Building $203,000 | $303,000 Land $100,000 Building $203,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,357.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7242 Dockside Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 7242 Dockside Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people · EPA ID MD0130002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 491 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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